FSG issues brake pipe warning
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• THE FACTORING Services Group (FSG) has warned of inferior-quality copper tubing being sold on the automotive aftermarket as brake pipe.
The warning follows reports from members and customers of piping that "looked too thin" for braking systems. FSG is concerned that there is no standard specification for brake piping; it recommends a wall thickness of 20swg (0.91mm).
Tube manufacturers produce a wide range of copper piping for various applications. Much of this is not designed to withstand the pressures developed in braking systems, and FSG advises its members to check that tubing bought for braking system use is packed, labelled and invoiced as brake pipe. Otherwise, it warns, in the event of an accident the factor could run foul of product liability legislation.
The gauge of piping recommended by FSG is said to be thick enough to withstand braking system pressures but thin enough to allow flanges to be properly formed.
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